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  1. spud1

    Observing fire detection shortfalls on EICRs

    Hi all, Do you guys and girls make observations on the fire detection when you do an EICR? If so how do you code it? I've always observed shortfalls in fire detection on an EICR and coded it seperately as 'FIRE' but I was chatting to another sparky the other day who incorporates his fire...
  2. L

    UK Fire rated light fittings??

    Hi Chaps I’m sure this has been asked a thousand times but I can’t find the answer. in a block of flats that is say 10 to 15 years old that was build using steel girders with concrete slab floors between each floor, If each of the flats was originally build with down lighters in (halogen...
  3. M

    Fixed wiring testing required for an addressable fire alarm system?

    Hi, I would be grateful if anyone could confirm the certification required for the addition and extension of a fire alarm. Scenario is, I have installed the fixed wiring for the alteration to an addressable system as per their drawings, fire alarm contractor will commission. I assume I can...
  4. A

    Understanding Fire Alarm

    Hi I’m after some advice please I understanding a fire alarm system. I get how the conventional and addressable are wired. By my question is about when an alarm goes off. So... In healthy state I assume there is a 24v or 12v running through the circuit? But when alarm goes off does all power...
  5. M

    Maintaining top entry fire rating/IP rating

    Evening all Had a job yesterday, which I'm back at next week. Job was to install new dual tarriff CU. As can see from photo earthing was supplied off a clamp from incoming metallic pipe which contained the supply cables. As this old CU is double packed out with a frame it had ample space to...
  6. Chizzle

    Fuse board protection against fire

    Hi guys interested to know what people on here use to keep the fire integrity off the fuse board for rear entry cable entering the board. Thanks
  7. M

    Regulations/Law on fire exit/escape route lighting.....

    Hello, I am trying to find out the requirements/regulations/law which apply to residential multi-storey (3) fire exit/escape lighting. Can anyone tell me where I can find out about the relevant rules or tell me what the requirements would be for following premises; 3 storey block of flats...
  8. O

    Best value fire rated downlights

    Hi everyone, Been fitting the cosmos eco from Screwfix, but more time-consuming as yiu can't loop in / out. What's you're best push in easy fit alternative...under 72 quid?
  9. N

    Like for like replacement of fire alarm components

    I work in facilities management and I'm looking to clarify the rules for replacing fire alarm components like call points or door magnets. Could someone considered 'competent' to carry out like for like replacement of normal electrical fixtures do similar work on alarm systems?
  10. P

    Expanding electrical knowledge on CCTV, fire, door entry, smart lighting/power & Industrial systems

    So I've just recently qualified from my apprenticeship and I'm looking to expand my knowledge on a few different systems such as: A) CCTV B) Fire alarm systems C) Door entry systems D) Smart systems E) Industrial equipment Not working at the moment and not so eager to get back on site so soon...
  11. H

    Can anyone tell me please how to wire 3. 8PIN relays?

    Can anyone please tell me how to wire 3 8Pin relays together? Those 3 relays are for access control controlling the doors, so when the fire alarm triggered will disenergized those 3 relays and unlock the doors. Thanks
  12. DJAndy

    Actulux controller stays in 'Alarm' after fire panel reset

    Been having issues with a pair of linked Actulux SVM controllers. If the fire alarm is triggered the controllers show 'Alarm' and the AOVs open as expected. After the alarm is cancelled and the fire panel is reset, one of the SVM controllers goes back to normal, the other stays in 'Alarm'...
  13. Strima

    Fire Alarm Circuit RCD Protection TT System

    Doing a board swap on a HMO property with a TT system later this week and I've been asked to add OCPD for an L1 fire alarm system. As usual the landlord is being a little cagey with letting me know the other tradesmans details so I can confirm this but I'm on the understanding that a fire alarm...
  14. Z

    Fire alarm, smoke alarms testing intervals

    Hello, my apologies if this is in the wrong section but my question is regarding fire alarms and smoke alarms testing intervals. My question is the testing of grade d testing intervals, I normally give 6 months but the client asked for a 12 month certificate. The properties are hmo. Can a 12...
  15. D

    Consumer Unit Fire Protection

    The sparky I am working with always mounts consumer units on a fire retardant board. I am in two minds as to whether this is necessary. Regulation 421.1.201 states that the enclosure must be manufactured from non-combustible material but doesn't mention what it should be mounted on. Can anyone...
  16. Q

    Could this stuck hallway switch cause a fire ?

    This communal hallway switch was 'repaired' by the landlord. It stayed stuck on for four years This junction box ? caught fire
  17. Z

    Fire alarms building regs Scotland England

    Scotland gov rules are that alarms can be 10 year sealed battery powered or mains powered while building regs seem to insist on mains powered. Are the regs changing to allow 10 year sealed battery powered alarms to be acceptable in England?
  18. Vortigern

    Disappointing support from Acorn Fire and Security

    Just a heads up on the above firm. I bought a CFEAPULLkit from them, a disabled toilet alarm. The item did not function correctly. I contacted the makers and they said it sounds faulty so get it replaced. Contacted Acorn F&S who said I would have to return it at my own cost. There was no return...
  19. I

    Fire Alarm Remote Indicators

    hi all, Just a quick one... Are remote indicators necessary for void detection if the detectors in the void are on their own zone? Thanks.
  20. J

    Can someone please clarify EICR rating of these downlights in terms of fire rating

    Hi All Am continuously getting failed EICR'S sent over to quote on remedials for non fire rated downlights. These are lights in question. I see they have exposed conductors so would personally probably code 2 but what would code be for fire rating they are low voltage if that even makes a...

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